NHTSA recall 99V-246 (99V246000)

seats recall reported September 13, 1999 - about 5,132 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V246000
Also written as: 99V-246
Manufacturer number: 710
Reported: September 13, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~5,132
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.

Why it is dangerous

SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-246 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9-3 - 1999

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